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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.26, 16.32 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.26, 16.32 and 12.26 is: 16.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.26 : 16.32 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.26/16.32 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.26x = 16.32 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.26x = 200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.08/12.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.32

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